Rochester council backs $100,000 test of sustainability rebates and community program funding

Rochester council backs $100,000 test of sustainability rebates and community program funding

ROCHESTER — Contingency funds, rather than natural gas fees, will cover the cost of a Rochester pilot program targeting sustainability efforts to help residents reduce energy use and cut costs. The Rochester City Council voted 5-2 to approve $100,000 for the program, following an April decision to pause the potential implementation of a natural gas franchise fee. At the time, council members asked staff to determine how the funds would be used, …